NFL Week Ten: Winners and Losers

Dallas Cowboys: In a game that saw seven lead changes, running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns. His 32-yard scamper with nine seconds left ended up being a game-winner as the Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-30 in a thriller. At 8-1, the Cowboys now have the best record in the league.

Seattle Seahawks: In another game that had seven lead changes, quarterback Russell Wilson’s 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Doug Baldwin gave Seattle the lead. Then a goal line stand by the defense helped the Seahawks hold off the New England Patriots 31-24 in a rematch of Super Bowl XL.

MiamiDolphins: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns. The defense caught four interceptions including linebacker Kiko Alonso’s pick six helped the Dolphins defeat the San Diego Chargers 31-24.

Losers:

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers didn’t make enough big plays late in their loss to Dallas.

New England Patriots: A fourth quarter fumble by tight end Julian Edelman proved costly as it led to the go-ahead touchdown by Seattle resulting in a loss.

Atlanta Falcons: Being held to only 48 rushing yards and key drops doomed the Falcons in their loss to Philadelphia.

NFC North: With the exception of the Detroit Lions who were on bye, the rest of the NFC North was blah. First turnovers cost the Chicago Bears in their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-10, with injuries and infighting abound, seems like another gut job is needed in the Windy City. Second, turnovers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers being sacked five times were the Packers’ undoing in their loss to the Tennessee Titans 47-25. Now there’s finger pointing in Green Bay. Meanwhile the Vikings couldn’t get scoring drives in the second half in their loss to Washington. Minnesota continues their freefall. After all that, the Lions are in the first place, we all had that, right?!